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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.80, 650.42 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.80, 650.42 and 159.86 is: 239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.80 : 650.42 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.80/650.42 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.80x = 650.42 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.80x = 103,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,976.14/433.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.69

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